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Can an ophthalmologist, in preparing to do cataract surgery on an adult, notice the patient has high blood pressure when examining only the inside of the eye?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

HBP and the eye: Yes there are specific finding that strongly suggest the patient has high blood pressure. But one must measure the BP to confirm. Every Dr was taught how to do this in medical school and should do it in every patient with high blood pressure. Specific finding can predict the patient will be dead from severe high blood pressure in a year if not treated.

Answered 8/19/2020

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